The Girl From Ipanema
Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz Lyrics


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(Dim, dum, dum, bim gum-gum, bim-gum-gum)
Olha que coisa mais linda, mais cheia de graça
É ela menina que vem e que passa
Num doce balanço a caminho do mar

Moça do corpo dourado do sol de Ipanema
O seu balançado é mais que um poema
É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar

Ah, por que estou tão sozinho?
Ah, por que tudo é tão triste?
Ah, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha

Ah, se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo sorrindo se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo por causa do amor

Tall, and tan, and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking and
When she passes each one, she passes, goes "ah"

When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes each one, she passes, goes "ah"

Oh, but he watches her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at him

Tall, and tan, and young, and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles, but she doesn't see

Oh, but he sees her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at him

Tall, and tan, and young, and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles, but she doesn't see
She just doesn't see
No, she doesn't see
But she doesn't see




She doesn't see
No, she doesn't see

Overall Meaning

The Girl from Ipanema is a song about unrequited love. The song describes a beautiful girl who catches the eye of a young man, but she is oblivious to his affection. The man watches her every day as she walks past him on her way to the sea. He admires her beauty, her grace, and the way she moves. He wishes he could tell her how he feels, but he is too shy, and she is too focused on her destination.


The song speaks to the universal experience of longing for love and the disappointment of unrequited affection. It is set against the backdrop of Ipanema, a beachside neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro that is known for its beauty, its nightlife, and its culture. The song captures the romance, the energy, and the melancholy of this special place.


The lyrics are simple, but they are full of meaning. They express the emotions of the young man who is watching the girl from Ipanema, and they also hint at the broader themes of beauty, longing, and the passage of time. The song is a classic because it captures the essence of what it means to be young and in love, and it does so in a way that is both timeless and unforgettable.


Line by Line Meaning

Olha que coisa mais linda mais cheia de graça
Look at that most beautiful and graceful thing


É ela menina que vem que passa
It's that girl who comes and goes


Num doce balanço caminho do mar
In a sweet swinging motion towards the sea


Moça do corpo dourado do sol de Ipanema
A girl with a golden body from the sun of Ipanema


O seu balançado é mais que um poema
Her swing is more than a poem


É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar
It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen passing by


Ah, porque estou tão sozinho
Oh, why am I so lonely


Ah, porque tudo é tão triste
Oh, why is everything so sad


Ah, a beleza que existe
Oh, the beauty that exists


A beleza que não é só minha
The beauty that is not only mine


Que também passa sozinha
That also passes by alone


Ah, se ela soubesse
Oh, if she only knew


Que quando ela passa
That when she passes by


O mundo sorrindo se enche de graça
The world is filled with grace and smiles


E fica mais lindo por causa do amor
And becomes more beautiful because of love


Tall and tan and young and lovely
Tall, tanned, young, and lovely


The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl from Ipanema walks by


And when she passes Each one she passes goes, ah
And when she passes by, each person she passes is in awe


When she walks, she's like a samba
When she walks, she moves like a samba dance


That swings so cool and sways so gently
That sways gently and cools or calms down the surroundings


Oh, but he watches so sadly
Oh, but he watches with sadness


How can he tell her he loves her
How can he express his love for her


Yes, he would give his heart gladly
Yes, he would happily give his heart to her


But each day, when she walks to the sea
But every day, when she walks towards the sea


She looks straight ahead, not at him
She looks straight ahead and not towards him


The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl from Ipanema walks by


And when she passes He smiles, but she doesn't see
And when she passes by, he smiles, but she doesn't notice


She just doesn't see, no she just doesn't see
She simply doesn't notice, no she simply doesn't notice


But she doesn't see, she doesn't see, no she just doesn't see
But she doesn't see, she doesn't see, no she just doesn't notice




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes

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@abelincoln3287

What a lovely vision she was and a unique and beautiful voice. She had a shy and timid presentation, and still delivered a classic performance. RIP

@diegoacuna4493

🕊

@bigballermakingmyends2797

😥😥😥

@oliviahackshaw5267

yes,just heard of her passing and playing this in memoriam

@jerryschneider145

A beautiful soul. Rest in peace.

@jimreese696

Well said.

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@brianmolstad1255

When I started dating my wife in 1964 this was one of the very first songs we listened to and bought. She died two weeks ago and I still love her and remember this like it was 1964. God bless you Elisabeth.

@kellao2481

Aw rip❤

@Jinping-CoronaEatingShow

God blass you

@bruceeide4359

May Good God Bless you sir, for your faithfulness and love toward your forever soulmate.

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